JonnyRider

Folks,
My steed has crossed 42K kms mark on the odo. In last couple of months is suffered few problems, each of which remind me that it needs more care now as the parts ageing. I had to change the fuel pump & fuel injector few weeks back. I do change the engine oil almost @1500KM ride interval. So, here's the question...How to check/know if the gear-box & clutch-plates are through their ages and needs to be replaced? Anyone, if has done it on his P220 FI, please suggest me out. How to know/feel that it's time to change them? Folks, help me plz.

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sunilg

Query approved.

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aargee

- Sluggish or poor pickup
- High revs or high engine noise but no pull
- False neutrals
- Loud clangs during gear shifts, especially on 1st gear on cold starts
- Undesirable gear shift may occur at inappropriate time

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PRANAV D

Well, one simple way to know when your clutch plate is gone is "what speed your bike does at what RPM in a particular gear". Like my bike does 64km/Hr in 5th Gear at 4000RPM (P220 DTSI).
When clutch plate is gone the bike would Rev higher to achieve the same speed, like 64 might come up at more than 5000RPM. (This is just an example)
Anyways what aargee has said is pretty comprehensive but just thought i should share this as an addition

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JonnyRider

@Aargee: thnx for the precise list of pointers. I believe still my clutch-plate scores good in all consideration ...but should I change it even though it's okay, say after 45K in the odo? I'm curious.

@Pranav: I regularly check my acceleration and have a mark set, since long time...my P220 FI does 84-85KMPH @6K rpm...that's more or less in-tact till date...what do you say, is that a sign of healthy block?

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PRANAV D

Then your clutch plates are okay. Though what i have mentioned is only a parameter to check the plates! Well signs of a healthy block,
- It should rev freely upto the red line (sometimes your clutch plates are okay so RPM and speed are unaffected BUT your bike might not rev freely due to problems with camshaft etc.)
- Fuel efficiency Range, A healthy Pulsar 220 DTSI (my Bike so i dont know about the FI) shld return around 32-38 km/pl depending on riding style.
These are somethings i can think of to get an idea of engine condition.

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aargee

Well, then keep riding until you experience point #2 that I mentioned above. Once you experience it, DO NOT postpone, carry out or take it to B.A.S.S to change the clutch & the friction plates.

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JonnyRider

thanks bros...I appreciate your suggestions very much...the info's gonna be BIG help for me to maintain my motorcycle...

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IlangoForBiking

- Sluggish or poor pickup
- High revs or high engine noise but no pull
- False neutrals
- Loud clangs during gear shifts, especially on 1st gear on cold starts
- Undesirable gear shift may occur at inappropriate time
I've been experiencing all of the above points recently. Will changing the clutch plates and friction plates solve my problem? How much does it cost to change both? My ride is a Pulsar 150 DTSi.

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Why do you change oil every 1500kms?

Do you know that this practice is:

1. Illogical
2. Expensive
3. Damaging to the environment



I change the oil on my MT01 once every 5000Km and even this I feel is a ploy by the manufacturer to get more money for their dealerships.

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